Darnell Smith | Director of Athletics | Texas A&M-San Antonio - One Question Leadership Podcast
One Question Leadership Podcast
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1QLeadership Question: What does it take to be a university's first Director of Athletics?
We asked Darnell Smith, Director of Athletics at Texas A&M-San Antonio, about the process of starting an athletics department. The school did not have varsity sports prior to Smith's arrival.
Create a vision Hire coaches and staff Establish a way to fund the department Join a governing body Ensure compliance Create cultureDarnell smith started as the only person in the department and has hired everyone who is currently a part of the staff. Culture and leadership development are major aspects of his process. - One Question Leadership Podcast - Tai M. Brown